MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front seat doesn't fold forward for rear seat access
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
vehicle restricted view
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
vehicle restricted view
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
power steering fluid leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
drivers wiper blade judders on screen
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RE08 VMM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 VMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was RE08 VMM registered?
RE08 VMM is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2008.
Is RE08 VMM safe to buy?
The MOT history for RE08 VMM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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